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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,291.85, 808,967.73 and 368,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,291.85, 808,967.73 and 368,374.28 is: 508,284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,291.85 : 808,967.73 = 368,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,291.85/808,967.73 = 368,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,291.85x = 808,967.73 × 368,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,291.85x = 298,002,901,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,002,901,037.15/586,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,284.23

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